New Dam Touted for Pursat
Phnom Penh: A spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Energy said the government is now pushing for a new hydroelectric plant inPursat, with a capacity of 80 megawatts, which…
Boy Abandoned in PP
Phnom Penh: A boy aged around 1 year old was found in a pile of rubbish on a plot of land, seemingly dumped by his parents. The discovery was made…
100mw Solar Plant Moving Forward
The Asian Development Bank, which is backing the plant, is seeking project consultants. If built, the solar park would improve the country’s limited power supply and bring technical benefits to…
American Dies on St 178
Phnom Penh: An American died on February 12, 2019 at the Nawin Hotel, Street 178, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. GARRIE WHALEN, a 79-year-old male was found by his Filipino…
16kg Drugs Bust in Battambang City
Battambang: Nearly 16 kilograms of drugs were seized by military police in Battambang province at 11 am on February 12, 2019. Specialized police captured three suspects at Group 8, Village…
Three Khmer-Muslims Denied Entry to Thailand
Poipet: Thailand has reportedly prevented Khmer-Muslims from entering the country because of insecurity in the southern provinces. On Feb. 12, 2019, three Khmer-Muslim men were denied entry by Thai immigration…
Preparations for PLA-RCAF “Golden Dragon” Exercise in Kampot
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) – The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the People’s Army China will carry out military exercises under the banner of “Joint Exercise, Anti-Terrorism and…
Ceiling Collapse Injures 17 in PP Factory
Phnom Penh: A ceiling fell on workers causing 17 people injuries at 6.45 am on 12 February 2019. The incident occurred at the Accassette Garment facotory in Thsuk Thlar Village…
Massive Bomb Unearthed in Kampong Speu
Kampong Speu: A M117 bomb, dropped by the USAF sometime in the 1970’s was found discovered in Kong Pisey district, Kompong Speu province. These bombs, often dropped from B-52 bombers…
Military Officer Caught Over Side Gig
Kandal: A military officer, who was also a drug dealer was arrested by anti-narcotics cops at 8.10 pm on February 11. The suspect, Sorithith Satya, 37, is from an unnamed…
Thousands Without water in Koh Kong
Koh Kong: On February 11, 2019, thousands of families living in Koh Kong Province and part of Mondul Seima district continue to suffer from water shortages that have lasted for 10…
EBA Trade Decision Due Tomorrow
The European Commission, which coordinates trade policy for the 28-member EU, said that its decision to start the process would be published in the EU official journal on Feb. 12…
Korean Guide Slaps Khmer Guide at Angkor Wat
Siem Reap: A Korean tourist guide slapped a Khmer tourist guide during an argument on February 9th. The incident took place outside Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Park. Shin Junseob…
Kampot Based Turkish Man Has Facebook Hacked
The Facebook account ELITOK ROBIL, a 52-year-old Turkish national which posted he had transmitted HIV to Cambodian women in Kampot, is not true, according Kampot officials. The commissioner of Kampot…
Calls For Young Men to “Respect Tradition” on Valentines Day
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the 14th of February, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a call to all young men not to use the day in…
Chinese Man Shot in Poipet KTV (Video)
Poipet: At 4:00 am on February 11, 2019, a group of Chinese and a Khmers got into a gunfight in a KTV in Balelay I Village, Poi Pet Commune, Poipet…
